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Navigating Tariff Tensions – Impact on Horticulture and CEA in North America

The Ripple Effect: How Tariffs Affect the Horticulture Industry

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Tariffs & Trade: What’s Next for North American Horticulture & CEA?

The North American horticultural and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industries are highly interconnected, with significant cross-border trade. However, with new tariffs on Canadian imports and proposed tariffs on Mexican produce, growers, suppliers, and consumers are bracing for rising costs and market disruptions.

This edition of Horti-Gen Insights dives into the real-world impact of these tariffs:

🔹 Peat Moss & Growing Media – How a 25% tariff on Canadian imports could increase costs for U.S. growers.
🔹 Fertilizers & Seeds – Higher input costs for greenhouse and field production.
🔹 Greenhouse Structures & Equipment – Rising prices on steel, aluminum, and construction materials.
🔹 Consumer Behavior – How price hikes on greenhouse-grown produce and flowers could affect purchasing decisions.
🔹 Mexico Tariffs – Potential ripple effects on tomatoes, bell peppers, and chili peppers.

Read the entire edition at:
https://www.hortigeninsights.com/p/navigating-tariff-tensions-impact-on-horticulture-and-cea

                  

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